Description
Soft and buttery homemade rolls with a tender texture and rich flavor, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add the frothy milk-yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add in the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll.
- Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- Brush the hot rolls with melted butter for an extra touch of richness.
Notes
- For garlic butter rolls, add minced garlic to the melted butter before brushing over the rolls.
- To make herb rolls, mix in finely chopped fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme into the dough.
- For cheese-stuffed rolls, place a small cube of cheese in the center of each roll before shaping into a ball.
- For sweet rolls, add a tablespoon of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the dough.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze unbaked rolls before the second rise for longer storage.
- To reheat, wrap rolls in foil and warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
